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The New York Times Mini Crossword Throw some kind of a toughie at us for Christmas Eve, I thought. And that day really showed signs — spoiler!. However, if you’re missing any clues now, we’ve got the answers. And if you could use some hints and guides for everyday solving, check out ours Mini Crossword tips.

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Let’s look at the Mini Crossword clues and answers.

Mini of clues and answers

1 A clue: Christmas ___
Answer: EVE

4 A clue: Hanker for, say, Christmas cookies
Answer: CRAVE

6 A clue: An instrument heard in many Christmas hymns
Answer: ORGAN

7 A clue: A pile of piles
Answer: MOUNTAIN

8A clue: Vintner’s device
Answer: PRESS

Mini down clue and answer

1 A clue: The proofreader’s catch
Answer: ERROR

2A clue: Like a Christmas wish list that just says “toys”
Answer: VAGUE

3A clue: Chris in “Knives Out”
Answer: EVANS

4A clue: Giving freely
Answer: COMP

5A clue: It’s almost over
Answer: FINALLY

How to play more Mini Crosswords

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